They are
the smallest local government areas by land mass in Nigeria. Ironically, these
local government areas are some of the biggest in the country in terms of
population, as relative availability of economic and social opportunities has
made sure productive human resources are never in short supply within their
borders.
the smallest local government areas by land mass in Nigeria. Ironically, these
local government areas are some of the biggest in the country in terms of
population, as relative availability of economic and social opportunities has
made sure productive human resources are never in short supply within their
borders.
Below are
the 20 smallest local government areas by land mass in Nigeria.
the 20 smallest local government areas by land mass in Nigeria.
1. Lagos Island
Lagos Island is a local government area in Lagos State, with
headquarters in Lagos Island. Lagos Island local government area falls within
the central senatorial district of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos Central
Senatorial Zone alongside Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Apapa and Eti Osa local
government areas. Lagos Island local government area also forms two federal
constituencies, and thus sends two representatives to the federal House of Representatives
in Abuja.
headquarters in Lagos Island. Lagos Island local government area falls within
the central senatorial district of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos Central
Senatorial Zone alongside Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Apapa and Eti Osa local
government areas. Lagos Island local government area also forms two federal
constituencies, and thus sends two representatives to the federal House of Representatives
in Abuja.
Lagos Island local government area covers a land area
of 9.26 km², making it the smallest local government
area by land mass in Nigeria.
of 9.26 km², making it the smallest local government
area by land mass in Nigeria.
2. Onitsha South
Onitsha South is a local government area in Anambra State, with
headquarters in the city of Onitsha. Onitsha South local government area is in
Anambra North Senatorial district alongside Onitsha North, Oyi, Ogbaru, Anambra
East, Anambra West and Ayamelum local government areas. Onitsha South local
government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Onitsha North local
government area.
headquarters in the city of Onitsha. Onitsha South local government area is in
Anambra North Senatorial district alongside Onitsha North, Oyi, Ogbaru, Anambra
East, Anambra West and Ayamelum local government areas. Onitsha South local
government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Onitsha North local
government area.
Onitsha South local government area has an area of 10.0 km²,
making it the smallest local government area by land
mass in Anambra
State.
making it the smallest local government area by land
mass in Anambra
State.
3. Ajeromi-Ifelodun
Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a local government area in Lagos State, with
headquarters in Amukoko. Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government area falls within
Lagos West Senatorial District alongside Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, Alimosho,
Badagry, Ojo, Amuwo-Odofin, Oshodi-Isolo, Ikeja and Mushin local government
areas. Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government area also forms a federal
constituency, and thus sends a representatives to the House of Representatives
in Abuja.
Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government area covers an area of 13.9 km². The local
government area is bounded to the north by Surulere local government area, to
the east by Apapa local government area, to the south by water, and to the west
by Amuwo-Odofin local government area.
4. Mushin
Mushin is a local government area in Lagos State, with
headquarters in Mushin. Mushin local government area falls within the western
senatorial zone of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos West Senatorial
District alongside Agege, Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye, Badagry, Ojo,
Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Oshodi-Isolo and Ikeja local government areas.
Mushin local government area also forms two federal constituencies, and thus
sends two representatives to the House of Representatives.
headquarters in Mushin. Mushin local government area falls within the western
senatorial zone of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos West Senatorial
District alongside Agege, Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye, Badagry, Ojo,
Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Oshodi-Isolo and Ikeja local government areas.
Mushin local government area also forms two federal constituencies, and thus
sends two representatives to the House of Representatives.
Mushin local government area covers an area of 14.1 km². The local
government area is bounded to the north by Oshodi-Isolo and Ikeja local
government areas, to the west by Oshodi-Isolo local government area, to the
south by Surulere local government area, and to the east by Shomolu local
government area.
government area is bounded to the north by Oshodi-Isolo and Ikeja local
government areas, to the west by Oshodi-Isolo local government area, to the
south by Surulere local government area, and to the east by Shomolu local
government area.
5. Shomolu
Shomolu is a local government area in Lagos State, with headquarters in
Durosimi Street, Off Oguntolu Street, Bajulaiye, Shomolu. Shomolu local
government area falls within the eastern senatorial district of Lagos State
otherwise known as Lagos East Senatorial District alongside Kosofe, Epe,
Ibeju-Lekki and Ikorodu local government areas. Shomolu local government area
also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House
of Representatives in Abuja.
Shomolu local government area covers an area of 14.6 km².
Shomolu local government area is bounded to the north and east by Kosofe
local government area, to the south by Lagos Mainland local government area,
and to the west by Mushin local government area.
6. Ibadan
South-East
Ibadan South-East is a local government area in Oyo State, with
headquarters at Mapo Hall in the city of Ibadan. Ibadan South-East local
government area is in Oyo South Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North,
Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central,
Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and Ido local government areas. Ibadan South-East
local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Ibadan North-East
local government area.
headquarters at Mapo Hall in the city of Ibadan. Ibadan South-East local
government area is in Oyo South Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North,
Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central,
Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and Ido local government areas. Ibadan South-East
local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Ibadan North-East
local government area.
Ibadan South-East local government area covers an area of 17.0
km², making it the smallest local government area by land
mass in Oyo
State.
km², making it the smallest local government area by land
mass in Oyo
State.
7. Kano
Municipal
Kano Municipal is a local government area in Kano State with headquarters in
Kofar Kudu, south of
the city of Kano. Kano Municipal local government area is in Kano Central
Senatorial District. Kano
Municipal local government area also forms a federal constituency, and
thus sends a representative to the federal House of Representatives in Abuja.
Kano Municipal local government area has an area of 17.0 km².
8. Agege
Agege is a local government area in Lagos State, with headquarters
in Dopemu in the town of Agege. Agege local government area is in Lagos West
Senatorial Zone alongside Ifako-Ijaiye, Alimosho, Badagry, Ojo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun,
Amuwo-Odofin, Oshodi-Isolo, Ikeja and Mushin local government areas. Agege
local government area also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a
representative to the federal House of Representatives in Abuja.
in Dopemu in the town of Agege. Agege local government area is in Lagos West
Senatorial Zone alongside Ifako-Ijaiye, Alimosho, Badagry, Ojo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun,
Amuwo-Odofin, Oshodi-Isolo, Ikeja and Mushin local government areas. Agege
local government area also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a
representative to the federal House of Representatives in Abuja.
Agege local government area covers an area of 17.0 km². The local
government area is bounded to the north by Ifako-Ijaiye local government area,
to the east by Ikeja local government area, and to the south and west by
Alimosho local government area
government area is bounded to the north by Ifako-Ijaiye local government area,
to the east by Ikeja local government area, and to the south and west by
Alimosho local government area
9. Gwale
Gwale is a local government area in Kano State with administrative
headquarters in Gwale. Gwale local government area falls within the central
senatorial district of Kano State otherwise known as Kano Central Senatorial
District alongside Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge, Garum Mallam,
Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Nasarawa, Ungogo and Warawa
local government areas. Gwale local government area also forms a federal
constituency, and thus sends a representative to the national House of
Representatives in Abuja.
headquarters in Gwale. Gwale local government area falls within the central
senatorial district of Kano State otherwise known as Kano Central Senatorial
District alongside Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge, Garum Mallam,
Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Nasarawa, Ungogo and Warawa
local government areas. Gwale local government area also forms a federal
constituency, and thus sends a representative to the national House of
Representatives in Abuja.
Gwale local government area covers an area of 18.0 km². The local
government area is part of Kano City, or the Kano Metropolitan Area.
government area is part of Kano City, or the Kano Metropolitan Area.
10. Ibadan
North-East
Ibadan North-East is a local government area in Oyo State, with
headquarters in Iwo Road in the city of Ibadan. Ibadan North-East local
government area is in Oyo South Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North,
Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central,
Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and Ido local government areas. Ibadan North-East
local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Ibadan
South-East local government area.
headquarters in Iwo Road in the city of Ibadan. Ibadan North-East local
government area is in Oyo South Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North,
Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central,
Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and Ido local government areas. Ibadan North-East
local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Ibadan
South-East local government area.
Ibadan North-East local government area covers an area of 18.0
km².
km².
11. Dala
Dala is a local government area in Kano State, with
headquarters in Gwammaja. Dala local government area is in Kano Central
Senatorial District alongside Gwale, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge,
Garum Mallam, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Nasarawa,
Ungogo and Warawa local government areas. Dala local government area also forms
a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House of
Representatives in Abuja.
headquarters in Gwammaja. Dala local government area is in Kano Central
Senatorial District alongside Gwale, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge,
Garum Mallam, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Nasarawa,
Ungogo and Warawa local government areas. Dala local government area also forms
a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House of
Representatives in Abuja.
Dala local government area covers an area of 19.0 km². The local
government area is bounded to the north and west by Ungogo local government
area, to the east by Fagge local government area, and to the south by Tarauni
and Kano Municipal local government areas.
government area is bounded to the north and west by Ungogo local government
area, to the east by Fagge local government area, and to the south by Tarauni
and Kano Municipal local government areas.
12. Lagos
Mainland
Lagos Mainland is a local government area in Lagos State, with
headquarters in Ebute-Metta. Lagos Mainland local government area is in the
central senatorial district of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos Central
Senatorial District alongside Lagos Island, Surulere, Apapa and Eti Osa local
government areas. Lagos Mainland local government area also forms a federal
constituency, and thus sends a representative to the federal House of
Representatives in Abuja.
headquarters in Ebute-Metta. Lagos Mainland local government area is in the
central senatorial district of Lagos State otherwise known as Lagos Central
Senatorial District alongside Lagos Island, Surulere, Apapa and Eti Osa local
government areas. Lagos Mainland local government area also forms a federal
constituency, and thus sends a representative to the federal House of
Representatives in Abuja.
Lagos Mainland local government area covers an area of 19.6 km².
13. Fagge
Fagge is a local government area in Kano State with administrative
headquarters in the Kano City suburb of Waje. Fagge local government area is in
Kano Central Senatorial District alongside Dala, Gwale, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa,
Tarauni, Garum Mallam, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir,
Nasarawa, Ungogo and Warawa local government areas. Fagge local government area
also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House
of Representatives in Abuja.
Fagge local government area covers an area of 21.0 km².
14. Aba North
Aba North
is a Local Government Area in Abia State, with headquarters in Eziama. Aba
North local government area is in the southern senatorial district of Abia
State otherwise known as Abia South Senatorial Zone alongside Aba South,
Ugwunagbo, Obingwa, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, and Osisioma Ngwa local government
areas. Aba North local government area also forms a federal constituency
alongside Aba South.
is a Local Government Area in Abia State, with headquarters in Eziama. Aba
North local government area is in the southern senatorial district of Abia
State otherwise known as Abia South Senatorial Zone alongside Aba South,
Ugwunagbo, Obingwa, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, and Osisioma Ngwa local government
areas. Aba North local government area also forms a federal constituency
alongside Aba South.
Aba North
local government area has an area of 23 km², making it the smallest local
government area by land mass in Abia State.
local government area has an area of 23 km², making it the smallest local
government area by land mass in Abia State.
15. Ibadan
North-West
Ibadan North-West is a local government area in Oyo State, with
headquarters at Dugbe/Onireke. Ibadan North-West local government area is in
the southern senatorial district of Oyo State otherwise known as Oyo South
Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan
South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and
Ido local government areas. Ibadan North-West local government area also forms
a federal constituency alongside Ibadan South-West local government area.
headquarters at Dugbe/Onireke. Ibadan North-West local government area is in
the southern senatorial district of Oyo State otherwise known as Oyo South
Senatorial District alongside Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan
South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and
Ido local government areas. Ibadan North-West local government area also forms
a federal constituency alongside Ibadan South-West local government area.
Ibadan North-West local government area covers an area of 26.0
km².
km².
16. Ibadan North
Ibadan North is a local government area in Oyo State, with
headquarters in Agodi area of the city of Ibadan. Ibadan North local government
area is in the southern senatorial district of Oyo State otherwise known as Oyo
South Senatorial Zone alongside Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan
South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and
Ido local government areas. Ibadan North local government area also forms a
federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the national House of
Representatives in Abuja.
headquarters in Agodi area of the city of Ibadan. Ibadan North local government
area is in the southern senatorial district of Oyo State otherwise known as Oyo
South Senatorial Zone alongside Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan
South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, Ibarapa East and
Ido local government areas. Ibadan North local government area also forms a
federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the national House of
Representatives in Abuja.
Ibadan North local government area sits
on an area of
27.0 km².
on an area of
27.0 km².
17. Surulere
Surulere is a local government area in Lagos State, with
headquarters in the town of Surulere. Surulere local
government area is in Lagos Central Senatorial Zone alongside Lagos Mainland,
Lagos Island, Eti Osa and Apapa local government areas. Surulere local
government area also forms two federal constituencies, and thus sends two
representatives to the federal House of Representatives in Abuja.
headquarters in the town of Surulere. Surulere local
government area is in Lagos Central Senatorial Zone alongside Lagos Mainland,
Lagos Island, Eti Osa and Apapa local government areas. Surulere local
government area also forms two federal constituencies, and thus sends two
representatives to the federal House of Representatives in Abuja.
Surulere local government area covers an area of 27.1 km². The
local government area is bounded to the north by Mushin local government area,
to the east by Lagos Mainland local government area, to the south by Apapa and
Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government areas, and to the west by Amuwo Odofin and
Oshodi-Isolo local government areas.
local government area is bounded to the north by Mushin local government area,
to the east by Lagos Mainland local government area, to the south by Apapa and
Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government areas, and to the west by Amuwo Odofin and
Oshodi-Isolo local government areas.
18. Tarauni
Tarauni is a local government area in Kano State, with
administrative headquarters in Unguwa Uku. Tarauni local government area falls
within Kano Central Senatorial District alongside Dala, Gwale, Dawakin Kudu,
Gezawa, Fagge, Garum Mallam, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir,
Nasarawa, Ungogo and Warawa local government areas. Tarauni local government
area also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House
of Representatives in Abuja.
administrative headquarters in Unguwa Uku. Tarauni local government area falls
within Kano Central Senatorial District alongside Dala, Gwale, Dawakin Kudu,
Gezawa, Fagge, Garum Mallam, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir,
Nasarawa, Ungogo and Warawa local government areas. Tarauni local government
area also forms a federal constituency, and thus sends a representative to the House
of Representatives in Abuja.
Tarauni local government area covers an area of 28.0 km².
Tarauni local government area is part
of Kano Metropolitan Area.
of Kano Metropolitan Area.
19. Hadejia
Hadejia is a local government area in Jigawa State, with
administrative headquarters in the town of Hadejia. Hadejia local government
area is in Jigawa North-East Senatorial District alongside Birniwa, Auyo, Guri,
Kaugama, Kafin Hausa, Kiri Kasama and Malam Madori local government areas.
Hadejia local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Kafin
Hausa and Auyo local government areas.
administrative headquarters in the town of Hadejia. Hadejia local government
area is in Jigawa North-East Senatorial District alongside Birniwa, Auyo, Guri,
Kaugama, Kafin Hausa, Kiri Kasama and Malam Madori local government areas.
Hadejia local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Kafin
Hausa and Auyo local government areas.
Hadejia local government area covers a land area of 32.0 km², making it
the smallest local government area by land mass in Jigawa State.
the smallest local government area by land mass in Jigawa State.
20. Nasarawa
Nasarawa, or Nassarawa is a local government area in Kano State,
with administrative headquarters in Bompai within the metropolitan area of
Kano. Nasarawa local government area is in Kano Central Senatorial District
alongside Dala, Gwale, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge, Garun Mallam, Kano
Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Ungogo and Warawa local government
areas. Nasarawa local government area also forms a federal constituency, and
thus sends a representative to the national House of Representatives in Abuja.
with administrative headquarters in Bompai within the metropolitan area of
Kano. Nasarawa local government area is in Kano Central Senatorial District
alongside Dala, Gwale, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Tarauni, Fagge, Garun Mallam, Kano
Municipal, Kumbotso, Kura, Madobi, Minjibir, Ungogo and Warawa local government
areas. Nasarawa local government area also forms a federal constituency, and
thus sends a representative to the national House of Representatives in Abuja.
Nasarawa local government area has an area of 34.0 km².